Publication - Strategy/plan

Asian hornet: pest-specific contingency plan

Published: 3 April 2024
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Economy, Environment and climate change, Farming and rural
ISBN: 9781835219713

This plan sets out the role of the Scottish Government in response to a suspected or confirmed incursion of the Asian hornet (Vespa velutina nigrithorax) within Scotland: the actions to be taken as well as governance, roles and responsibilities.

Supporting documents

Annex A: How to Spot an Asian hornet

ID Sheet for Vespa velutina Asian Hornet

Link to further information on the non-native species website

Contact

Email: bees_mailbox@gov.scot

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Annex A: How to Spot an Asian hornet

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